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Rensselaer Catalog 2017-2018 [Archived Catalog]

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COMM 4230 - Psychological and Social Effects of Games

This course will address issues related to the psychological and social effects of games. How video games can change personal experience and catalyze social change will be discussed from a broad, critical perspective. The course will draw upon comparative historical, psychological, and sociological domains of knowledge to evaluate existing game influences and consider future possibilities for impact. This course is communication-intensive. 

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  Any HASS undergraduate course or permission of instructor.

When Offered: Fall term annually.



Credit Hours: 4


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